Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Perth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£52,740 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Craft Design and Technology teaching Problem-Based Learning Design Thinking Digital Prototyping Graphic Communication Engineering Science Design & Manufacture Creative Thinking

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology, Perth Grammar School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Ref: PKC13715

Published: 28/04/2026 | Closes: 12/05/2026 | Location: Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5AZ

Salary: £35,022 - £52,740 per year | Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Teacher of Craft, Design and Technology - PKC13715 at Perth Grammar School. Join a Faculty Shaping the Future. Are you ready to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Craft, Design & Technology Teacher to join our dynamic and well-resourced faculty. This is more than a teaching post — it's an opportunity to be part of a team that's redefining how young people learn, create, and thrive in the 21st century.

  • Innovative Learning Through Problem-Based Approaches: Our faculty champions Problem-Based Learning to spark curiosity, creativity, and resilience in learners.
  • 21st Century Skills at the Core: From design thinking to digital prototyping, our learners develop the skills they need to succeed.
  • Diverse Learning Pathways: Curriculum includes Graphic Communication, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, and Creative Thinking.
  • Lead Change from the Classroom: Scope to lead innovative curricular change with opportunities to influence whole-school practice.

Skills & Experience Required

  • A teacher who brings energy, creativity, and a learner-focused mindset.
  • Someone who thrives in a team environment and is excited by the challenge of transforming learning.
  • A practitioner who understands the power of design, engineering, and technology to shape futures.

Please note, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross. Our values and behaviours influence our work. Find out more about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Here's what we can offer you: a nationally agreed annual leave entitlement, eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme, family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework, and access to a range of benefits.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and encourage you to get in touch with Dawn McLeish, Principal Teacher of Technologies on [contact hidden] or at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements. Please contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. GTCS registration is required. A confirmed offer will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.

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